NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – After losing a 45-37 shootout to Coastal Carolina last week, Old Dominion is back on the road for another Sun Belt contest as the Monarchs travel to Atlanta to take on Georgia State .

ODU is 1-4 while the Panthers are 2-2 with a win over Vanderbilt, which upset No. 1 Alabama last week.

Monarchs freshman Colton Joseph started at quarterback against Coastal Carolina on Saturday and threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for another score.

There was also the performance of running back Devin Roche, who accounted for more than 100 yards.

Despite this disappointing record, the players are still holding their heads high.

“I can’t really focus on the bad,” wide receiver Isiah Paige said. “All it takes is that little spark and then it starts rolling and it’s hard to stop.”

Sophomore safety Mario Easterly said: “We know we still have a good chance of getting to a bowl game and still winning the Sun Belt. “We’re all coming together and trying to put the whole thing together so we can be the explosive team can be that we can be.”

Georgia State is favored by 1.5. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+.

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